The chapter "Freelancing" is growing and it is at its boom. Freelancing wasn't in common in the previous time or say it hadn't captured the market as compared today. This is the era of freelancing in which each and everyone according to his or her expertise gives its time to learn and execute the skills in a substantial manner. While freelancing began as a minor endeavor, it has grown and evolved into a significant source of income.
According to future forecasts, plenty more people will adopt these work habits. Its rapid expansion is aided by technological advancements. It doesn't end there, though.
Why freelancing is the future of work?
The major and proper cause which is considered by the people in the income, the flexibility of working. workforce can start earning extra money by becoming freelancers. This gives them the funds to further their knowledge and skills. Additionally, freelancers have the privilege of working on as many jobs as they wish. This aspect of freelancing has attracted individuals in need of extra work. There are different freelancing platforms that are placing orders and hiring the candidates who are providing them great services.
As per the article of Forbes, published in October of last year that the number of people working as freelancers in the United States had increased by 8.1 percent in only three years, to 57.3 million. If it continues and the trend holds, more than half of the US workers will be self-employed by 2027. It has also entitled that, 50.9 percent of the US population will be working as a "Freelancer" in the 10 years.
Best Freelancing platforms, where you can register your profile and become a buyer or seller,
- Fiver
- Upwork
- Guru
- Freelancer.com
- Toptal
- People per hour etc.
Other than these, there are many other portals available where you can become a freelancer and share your services.
Is freelancing a good career?
Yes, it is but it has some conditions. Let's suppose if you are diverting your mind from the educational setup and just focusing on the learning of a skill, it is not good. If you are working and developing your learning curve in your education and as well as in skills then it is good for you. Take freelancing a growing platform where you are working under the competition of every type of profile, skill, and competency. This provides you to become your own boss if you freelance. This field has been chosen by those who are self-disciplined and possess the capability of handling themselves.
According to Elance, the most renowned freelancing site, Pakistan ranks third in terms of total registered members.
Final Thoughts
Freelancing is easy for every nature. If you know about typewriting you can make your profile and can sell your services. If you possess good writing skills, you can be a blogger or sell your services in the form of articles and reports. The freelancing concept is totally based upon the skill of interest you have. So, explore your skills and work on them.
Good Luck and Happy Learning :)
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